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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Lambert takes on WA's Tech

Lambert takes on WA’s Tech

Joseph Cornetta, Staff Writer Sep 27, 2018

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Nick Lambert, Westford Academy's new technology assistant. Lambert helps the students with computer problems, especially Chromebooks. Q:Where did you go to school? Have you had previous experience as a technical teacher at another school? A: I attended...

Procrastination is a problem for many students. (Photo provided by Creative commons)

Does stress cause students to procrastinate?

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Jan 22, 2016

With the latest technology, students can be easily distracted. However, when faced with a difficult task, students may put off their objectives because it may be too daunting or just plain stressful. For example, during midterms, students may find comfort in looking at their smartphones rather...

Integrating technology in the curriculum

Integrating technology in the curriculum

Jan 21, 2015
Over the course of the next few years, WA is working on moving towards the implementation of technology in the classroom. Read the articles below for more information and opinions on the issue.
Click here to read about the plans WA has for implementing technology in the classroom.

Integrating the curriculum with technology

Jan 21, 2015

By Kai-Lou Yue News Editor Most students at WA enjoy the time they spend in class in the computer labs or with the laptop carts, but being able to use technology in the classroom is currently a fairly rare occurrence. However, that will change in the future, as administrators and the district...

Opinion: the race to go one-to-one

Opinion: the race to go one-to-one

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. Obviously, technological innovation is not slowing down anytime soon.  Two years down the road,...

Library is hub of technology at WA

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While all of this talk about integrating cloud based computing and new instructional software...

Video: the technology of chemistry

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor  This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While exploring the new depth that technology will soon be taking in class is important, it...

Video: technology is vital to music department

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor  This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While exploring the new depth that technology will soon be taking in class is important, it...

Click here for a Q&A with Principal Jim Antonelli regarding the sexting situation at WA.

Antonelli plans to go one-to-one

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy  Editor This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. The quiet buzz and subtle purr of computers can fill the empty space in the library at Westford...

Westford Academy from 1973 to 2001.

Three decades at WA

Sep 18, 2013

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager Looking at Westford Academy, it is difficult to believe that thirty years ago the building and student population were only half the size it is now, in 2013. Within the last few decades, most teachers working here have either left for retirement or moved on to...